Table 1 Characteristics and outcomes of the total non-LEA group and LEA group.
non-LEA group (n = 369) | LEA group (n = 442) | Z/T | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 32 (30–34) | 32 (30–34) | -0.666 | 0.506 |
Height (cm) | 162 (160–165) | 163 (160–165) | -0.789 | 0.43 |
Weight (kg) | 73 (67–79) | 74 (68-80.63) | -2.296 | 0.022 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 27.55 (25.62–29.67) | 28.12 (25.85–30.38) | -2.148 | 0.032 |
Gestational weight gain (kg) | 15 (12-17.5) | 15 (12–18) | -0.006 | 0.995 |
Gestational age (weeks) | 39.4 (38.6–40.1) | 39.5 (39.1-40.23) | -2.546 | 0.011 |
Duration between initial vaginal examination or epidural analgesia and delivery (mins) | 133 (86.5–222) | 120 (74-181.25) | -3.358 | 0.001 |
Duration of first-second stage (mins) | 296 (234.5–409) | 352.5 (265-443.75) | -4.06 | < 0.001 |
Duration of third stage (mins) | 5 (5–7) | 5 (5–7) | -1.405 | 0.16 |
Blood loss (ml) | 240 (220–280) | 260 (230–290) | -3.941 | < 0.001 |
Postpartum hemorrhage (n) | 2.17 % (8) | 1.81 % (8) | 0.133 | 0.715 |
Apgar score | 10 (10–10) | 10 (10–10) | -3.318 | 0.001 |
Birth weight (g) | 3045.81 ± 404.36 | 3453.89 ± 404.85 | -1.685 | 0.092 |